Location & Surroundings
Bele is a settlement in Sud-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 350 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binga, 52 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 955 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gemena Airport, 74 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 44' 12" N, 20° 12' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 350 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 72 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:35
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:24
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.06 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 20.7 | 2.1 | 49 | 97 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 116 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 17.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 0.2 | 332 | 83 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 113.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 233 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 90 | 32.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.1 | 252 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 206 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 1.3 | 35 | 68 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 441.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 199 | 91 | 1,010.9 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 98 | 288.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 0.1 | 36 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 2.23 / 2.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 220 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 1.00 / 3.81 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 2.5 | 185 | 54 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 561.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 202 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 99 | 291.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 1.5 | 186 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 0.92 / 1.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bele?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 113 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bele today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Bele?
Local time is 11:35. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bele?
Bele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bele?
DEM 350 m.
Where is Bele located?
It is at 2.73664, 20.20797 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.